Tom Brady praises Brock Purdy as elite quarterback for 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Tom Brady highlighted the strong performance of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, describing him as playing at an elite level. As of October 1, 2026, San Francisco is among five unbeaten teams in the NFL, with Purdy throwing nine touchdowns against just one interception so far this season. Brady believes Purdy deserves to be in discussions among Tier 1 quarterbacks, noting his play management and accuracy. The 49ers are especially reliant on Purdy's continued health and performance as they look to maintain their early season success.
- •49ers are currently unbeaten after three weeks of the NFL season.
- •Brock Purdy has thrown nine touchdowns and one interception.
- •Tom Brady considers Purdy an elite quarterback.
- •49ers need to keep their roster healthy for continued success.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Tom Brady names the NFL quarterback becoming ‘elite’ deserving more credit
"There are now just five teams maintaining an unbeaten record through the opening three weeks of the NFL season. The San Francisco 49ers are one of those teams as they take an early lead at the top of the NFC West.
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